Possible traffic disruption July 4th

brue
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edited July 2022 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Just a heads up that protests are planned for the SW on July 4th which could include the M5 and other routes. If you are travelling check for updates.

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  • cyberyacht
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    edited July 2022 #2

    It's not those uppity colonials from across the pond again is it?

  • Simon100
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    edited July 2022 #3

    No. Idiots protesting about the rising cost of fuel. They care so much that they will increase their own, and everyone else's mpg, by going slow on motorways and A roads!

    According to my information the protests will be around the Thelwell Viaduct, Croft Interchange, A55 in North Wales, Charnock Richard services and around the M60 and M62 in Greater Manchester.

    Just a heads up as who knows if anything will actually happen.

  • Wherenext
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    edited July 2022 #4

    The A55 one was reported to be on the Menai and Brittania bridges across the Menai Straits linking Angelsey with the mainland. Haven't looked recently so if in the area best checking locally.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2022 #5

    Thanks for the reminder. A change of plan for us as we had intended going to Bangor on Monday, so will head that way tomorrow instead. A day early will make very little difference to what we had planned.

  • brue
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    edited July 2022 #6

    There is info on local police sites. In the SW Avon &Somerset state the M32, M4 and M5 may be affected. 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2022 #7

    It’s happening around here. M18/M180 affected, and apparently just to add to the fun, West Yorkshire Police decided a “stinger” might be useful around Ferrybridge. Like that would get traffic moving quicker🤣Duh!

    So it’s the scenic route for us today, no hardship there.

  • eribaMotters
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    edited July 2022 #8

    If you want to protest then surely the idea is to inconvenience the folk responsible, not your kindred spirit who is also effected by the rising costs.

    Colin

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2022 #9

    People protest for lots of different reasons, injustice, being marginalised, emotional reasons, economic reasons etc…… sometimes it’s the only way they think their fears and concerns can be highlighted, particularly if those implementing the hardship either don’t care, don’t understand, or are in fact corrupt….. For some, peaceful none violent protest might seem like all they have left.

     

  • Metheven
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    edited July 2022 #10

    A bit difficult for caravanners on 3 lane motorways where the first and second lanes are taken up by the slow moving protests as reported, as no caravanners are allowed into the 3rd lane. 

    At least no arrivals before 1:00pm then sealed

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited July 2022 #11

    Hope they've gone by Wednesday as I have to drive to Llangollen from Burnley.

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